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Bungalow Bliss | Close to All and Loaded with Charm | 31 Days Minimum

Welcome to The Bungalow Pasadena. Make yourself at home in this comfortable, designated historic, 1922 bungalow.

Enjoy the convenient location and all the amenities and charm The Bungalow has to offer, including a remodeled kitchen and bathroom; secluded, shaded private patio with sitting area, a striking colorful bougainvillea, washer and dryer, and gas grill; beautiful landscaping with several fruit trees and a herb and butterfly garden; a cozy fireplace, Smart TV (no cable) and high bandwidth connectivity.

The bedroom offers a comfortable queen bed, closet and dresser space.

The sleeping loft is accessible via a ladder only, off the main living room, which has two comfortable twin beds. It's like sleeping in a treehouse, and offers a bit of privacy.

The bathroom has been remodeled and includes a stand up shower, vanity and plenty of shelf space.

The Bungalow is within easy walking distance to Pasadena City College (PCC), Colorado Boulevard for the Rose Parade, shopping and restaurants, beautiful Green Street and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) to name but a few. Several local eateries and coffee shops are only minutes away by foot.

Within a mile or two are the many wonderful sights and attractions Pasadena’s unique districts offer, including: Old Town, South Lake, Paseo Colorado and the Playhouse District; the world famous Huntington Library and Gardens; the Gold Line metro which can take you to downtown Los Angeles and Union Station; and the world class Norton Simon Museum. Likewise, many restaurants, live entertainment venues, the Rose Bowl, and cultural attractions, are just minutes away by car, foot, or public transportation. It is freeway friendly, yet quiet and secluded.

Parking is available on-street only and with an overnight permit. Parking is $3/night. Please see my parking information sheet.

The Bungalow Pasadena offers a wonderful, comfortable, charming and convenient place to stay in Pasadena. It's likely you'll not want to leave!

UPDATE: UPDATE: The City of Pasadena will start collecting Transitory Tax on May 1, 2018. Additionally, the City wants to put restrictions on the Bungalow, and allow for long-term rentals only.

Unfortunately, I may have to comply with these rules, so if you are at all thinking of coming to Pasadena, and want to support keeping the Bungalow going, book now.

By filling up now it would show demand and therefore, tax revenue coming in. This could help allow the Bungalow to continue as a short-term rental. It's been a slow process of trying to shut down short-term rentals, but the time may be coming. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.

Property Manager

Bonnie at the Bungalow

Member Since 2014

Speaks:

english

Calendar last updated:

Nov 19, 2018

About Bonnie at the Bungalow

My husband, Kent, and I have lived in Pasadena since 1991. We love and enjoy this area with it's natural beauty, magnificent architecture, cultural events, wonderful neighborhoods, and so many things to do and see. Although living here for over 20 years we are still surprised by the treasures we find. Kent works as an optical engineer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and I home-school our two children in this vibrant and creative community. I'm here to answer any of your questions about the area and/or The Bungalow.

Why Bonnie at the Bungalow chose Pasadena

This unique bungalow offers a bit of everything. It's location is very central . You can take pleasant walks to places you need to go, or just for fun. The 1922 craftsman bungalow style is quintessential Pasadena, which makes it very charming and attractive. It is private, quite and discrete and has been updated to include all the comforts of home.

What makes this Bungalow unique

Location. Privacy. Charm. Comfort. Convenience. Connectivity.

Amenities

Air Conditioning

Washer & Dryer

Children Welcome

TV

Internet

Pets Welcome

Heater

Parking

Fireplace

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4

Bedroom 1

1 queen, Sleep two. Queen bed with dresser and closet.

Sleeping Loft Only

2 twin/ single, Loft is accessible by ladder only, with two twin beds.

Bedroom offers comfortable queen bed, closet and dresser space.
A sleeping loft has two twin beds and a small storage space. It is accessible by ladder only, no stairs. Not appropriate for those under 7, or those who feel uncomfortable on ladders.

Entertainment

Outside

Suitability

Notes

Guests are welcome to take my POWER DANCE for free while staying at The Bungalow.
Schedule and info can be found at: www.power-dance.net
Ask for me for more information.

House Rules

Check-in: 3:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

59 Reviews

Wonderful4.8/5

1 - 6 of 59

Small but perfectly formed

4/5

Stayed Sep 2018

Michelle G.Los Angeles

Bonnie is nothing but helpful and welcoming in the run up and throughout our visit (which was 3 weeks) knowing you have an owner that cares is a great support for the longer stays.

The bungalow is small, very small so do be aware if you wanted an indoor space to relax it's not that spacious - that said a smart TV does help! Kitchen has almost all you need - I should have gifted a garlic crusher though! Great air con, good WiFi and a, covered by vines, outdoor space (which we didn't use much). Close to the freeway entrance, but very little in walking distance for those of us who like to stretch our legs and walk. It's about $7 one way in Uber if you're factoring in a night in Old Pas.

On parking - while not a concern for us - those with lots of luggage, walking difficulties, a desire to have the car right there, this could be a factor. Often we did have to park in the next block. And watch the street cleaning days!

Surrounding neighbors tend to be younger students but no noise at night to concern you. There is a dog next door that did have some barking issues, Bonnie is aware, but early morning (6.45/7am) barking and aggressive barking when you pass by or are in the yard is a little unsettling.

A great value space with a super supportive and caring owner.

Thanks Bonnie, hope our paths cross again soon. M&T

Submitted Oct 18, 2018

Excellent

5/5

Stayed Sep 2018

Patricia E.

Extremely clean cozy and quaint! A small remodeled simple bungalow with all the necessary amenities!!! An A+ kind of place

Submitted Sep 24, 2018

Great rental!

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Elizabeth H.

The bungalow is perfect for a few days stay in Pasadena. Loved being able to make coffee and eat breakfast in the kitchen. Laundry came in handy too. Would stay again.

Submitted Sep 6, 2018

Lovely Bungalow!

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Sonia P.Huntsville

My husband and I (and two dogs) stayed here this past weekend and we loved it! The bungalow is neat, cozy and clean! The bed is very comfortable and the kitchen is nicely equipped for cooking and eating in if you don't want to eat on the patio. Bonnie keeps it stocked with many condiments and essentials, such as Coffee and creamer (very important)!! :) The pictures of the outdoor patio do not do it justice as it is much larger than it appears in the pictures. My husband and I spent the cool evenings sitting outside enjoying the weather with a bottle of wine -- it was so relaxing! Even though there are other bungalows and condos nearby, you feel alone because of the foliage planted in the patio and the quiet neighbors. If you own a dog, it is a very secure backyard and we never had any fears that they would get out. The Bungalow is within walking distance of some really nice restaurants - and we took advantage of that! The parking situation is not a problem at all! We found parking on the street (except once) during our entire trip and the fire station where you purchase the permit is a short, nice walk away. Overall, we enjoyed the bungalow and would stay again!

Submitted Aug 30, 2018

Fantastic location and minutes from downtown

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Maggie C T.

I highly recommend this bungalow, it is quiet and plenty of street parking for free! Roughly one mile from downtown Pasadena and we couldn't ask for more, thank you Bonnie!

Submitted Aug 11, 2018

Cute, vintage, well-stocked accommodations

4/5

Stayed Jul 2018

Yen-Chi L.

This place was super cute and well appointed with every appliance that would make a comfortable stay. In addition, there was kitchen basics (e.g., spices, oil, butter, coffee, tea) to help guests make an easy breakfast or lunch. The onsite washer and dryer was a huge plus. Location was very convenient and quiet.

Only tiny complaint was the place was 89 degrees upon arrival and took several hours to cool down. Bonnie had intended to drop by the place to turn on the air, but got held up. Not a huge inconvenience, but we just happened to stay in Pasadena during the hottest days of the year.

Availability

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning

$80

Refundable damage deposit

$250

Pet Fee

$50

Check-in 3:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM.
Parking is on-street only and requires a permit of $3/night.
Well behaved pets are welcome at a flat rate of $50 per stay.
Cancellation fee schedule:
Six Weeks or more: $100 cancellation fee the rest is returned.
Six Weeks - Two Weeks Out: $200 cancellation fee the rest is returned.
Less than 14 days: 20 - 50% of nightly rate is charged as well as any additional costs incurred. Security Deposit and Cleaning fee is returned in full.